EPA drafts health-based criteria for PFAS levels in waterbodies
December 21, 2024
New recommendations set water quality standards for these “forever chemicals” that adversely affect human health.
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EPA drafts health-based criteria for PFAS levels in waterbodies
December 21, 2024
New recommendations set water quality standards for these “forever chemicals” that adversely affect human health.
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